While amusement parks are heaven for kids, they also bring the nostalgia of childhood memories. It's the one place where you will always have fun. You may come back tired but with a full heart, and an experience that you'll remember for the rest of your lives.
1. Adlabs Aquamagica, Mumbai
Adlabs Aquamagica is most known for its huge venue and affordable food. Even though the prices are on the higher end of the range, a lot of fun is promised to those who go in groups on weekdays. Weekends see a huge influx of crowds from both crowded cities of Mumbai and Pune which ends up in long waits in the queue for each ride. Each ride has its own feel to it and the park has an excellent ambience overall. They have lots of seasonal discounts for students, couples and the like. Here, you can enjoy high-energy slides, chilled out attractions, great food and drinks, in a picturesque location.
Where: 30/31, Sangdewadi Khopoli Road, State Highway 92, Off Mumbai-Pune Expressway, Khalapur, Khopoli, Maharashtra
Price: The water park and snow park combo for adults costs Rs.1,486 and for children (above 5 years), it is Rs. 1,486 and senior citizens can pay Rs. 1,193.
2. Wonderla, Kochi
Wonderla in Kochi is spread across 30 acres and has over 50 rides. Water babies will love the waterfall, wave pool, rain disco, water coasters, and water slides. All of this doesn't even begin to cover everything in store. Thrill seekers can head to rides like recoil, which is said to be India's first reverse looping rollercoaster, capable of going up to 80 kmph in a single second, or the equinox 360, which will twist and turn you and even let you have a sneak peek of the entire park at once. To beat the hunger after all this adventure, there are about 10 eateries at the park itself, and you can even book a lunch buffet in advance.
Where: Wonderla Kochi, Wonderla Entry Road, Pallikkara, Kerala
Price: Normal tickets are Rs. 1,099 for adults and Rs. 879 for kids. Fast track tickets cost Rs. 2,198 per adult and Rs. 1,758 per kid.
3. Worlds of Wonder (WoW), Noida
WOW is a popular park situated in the centre of Noida frequently visited by people of all ages. Spread across 10 acres, the Worlds of Wonder’s Water Park boasts of 23 attractions. An easy place to go for recreation, a lot of events take place here from time to time and it's awesome if you can make it there for one of them. You can also visit the theme park and the go-karting area for an extra dosage of fun. Each of the slides provides you with a different way of going with the flow. Have a blast as you twist, turn, splash or just float around all day.
Where: Sector-38 A, Entry from Gate No. 11, Adjacent The Great India Place Mall, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Price: The tickets are priced at Rs. 1,399 for adults, Rs. 999 for kids and Rs. 699 for senior citizens.
4. Ocean Park, Hyderabad
Located 15 km from Hyderabad City, Ocean Park welcomes a wide variety of water games and rides for all age groups. The key highlights of the place are the wave pool, aqua ride, splash and Tornado which are a few of the popular water rides. There are also rides including monkey rides, Mini Columbus, a tube slide and a toddler's pool for the kids. Dry rides like the super loop, bumping cars, bumper boats and ropeway are sure to keep you entertained. If you're hungry, there are also various cuisines within the Ocean Park premises.
Where: Near CBIT College, Shankerpally Road, Gandipet, Hyderabad, Telangana
Price: Tickets cost Rs. 650 per adult and Rs. 500 per child. If you are a college student, you can pay Rs. 400 and it costs Rs. 350 for school students.
5. Aquatica Water Park, Kolkata
Spread across 17 acres of land, the water theme park is a blend of water park and hospitality. The water park is a perfect getaway from the humidity of Kolkata. Apart from the waterpark, the place also houses a resort within its premises. You can have fun in the wave pool and lazy river and later get back to your comfy room. The aquatic water park also features the Malibu body slide, Black Hole, rain disco and an artificial waterfall that is sure to make your experience worthy.
Where: Kouchpukur,P.O Hathgachia,P.S. :K.L.C थक्दारी मार्ग, Township, near Rajarhat, Dhapa Manpur P, West Bengal
Price: On weekdays, the entry fee is Rs. 1,000 while on weekends and holidays, the cost is Rs. 1,100.
6. Funcity, Chandigarh
Funcity, Chandigarh spread over 43 acres of land is the biggest amusement park in the entire northern region. Housing 20 hydraulic rides like Octopus, Crazy Cars, Fun-slide, Big-wheel, Spin-o-spin, Froggy Fun, Crazy Bull, and Hedge Maze to name a few, the park gives its visitors excitement and much more fun. With six landing pools, this is a popular tourist attraction that also has one activity pool and a wave pool along with 17 water slides with varied sizes and shapes. Apart from these, there are also attractions like the Red Dragon slide, Crazy Cruise, Aqua Dance and a lot more.
Where: Chandigarh-Nada Sahib Gurudwara Barwala Road, Near Ramgarh, NH - 72, Chandigarh, Punjab
Price: The water park one-day pass is priced at Rs. 1,250. If you want the combo ticket (water park + amusement park), it will cost you Rs. 1,300.